First Trust Emerging Markets AlphaDEX Fund
FEMNASDAQFirst TrustEquity
As of Oct 27, 2026 close
- Assets (AUM)
- $807.88M
- Expense ratio
- 0.80%
- Dividend yield
- 2.26%
- Holdings
- 171
- 52-week range
- $25.93$35.61
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 103.65K
FEM ETF: First Trust Emerging Markets AlphaDEX Fund - Price, Holdings & Analysis
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fund characteristics, expense ratio, dividend yield, and performance metrics
| Day's Range | $31.60 - $31.75 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $35.61 |
| 52-Week Low | $25.93 |
| Open | $31.71 |
| Volume (last close) | 184.96K |
| Average Volume (3M) | 103.65K |
| 1 Day Change | −2.52% |
|---|---|
| 1 Month Change | −3.22% |
| 6 Month Change | −2.18% |
| YTD Change | +13.95% |
| 1 Year Change | +19.46% |
| 5 Year Change | +18.83% |
| 10 Year Change | +50.49% |
| Annual Dividend | $0.72 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.26% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Sep 24, 2026 |
| Dividend Growth YoY | −9.28% |
| Years Dividend Growth | 1 |
| Assets (AUM) | $807.88M |
|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.80% |
| Total Holdings | 171 |
| Inception Date | Apr 17, 2011 |
| 50-Day MA | $32.83 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $31.59 |
| RSI | 45.51 |
| Stochastic %K | 34.15 |
| Stochastic %D | 23.98 |
Source: Exchange price data and fund disclosures. Data as of Oct 27, 2026. Data sources and methodology
FEM at a Glance
First Trust Emerging Markets AlphaDEX Fund (FEM) is an equity ETF from First Trust, launched in April 2011. It manages $807.88M in assets and charges a 0.80% expense ratio, about $80 a year per $10,000 invested.
As of its Oct 4, 2026 holdings, it holds 171 positions. The largest are Kinsus Interconnect Technology Corp. (TPE:3189, 3.24%), Kinsus Interconnect Technology Corp (TW:3189, 2.55%) and Unimicron Technology Corp. (TPE:3037, 2.20%). The top 10 holdings make up 20.3% of the fund. By sector it leans toward Technology (34.1%), Industrials (18.5%) and Energy (13.7%). Its largest country exposures are China (41.8%), Taiwan (17.2%) and Brazil (10.5%).
It pays distributions yielding 2.26% at the Oct 27, 2026 close, $0.72 per share over the trailing 12 months. As of the Oct 27, 2026 close, the share price is up 19.5% over one year, up 18.8% over five years and up 50.5% over ten years (price change, excluding distributions).
Frequently Asked Questions About First Trust Emerging Markets AlphaDEX Fund
What is the current price of FEM?
The latest FEM price is $31.67 (Oct 27, 2026 close). The 52-week range is $25.93–$35.61. The share price is up 19.5% over the past year (price change, excluding distributions).
What is the expense ratio for FEM?
FEM's annual expense ratio is 0.80%. This represents the yearly cost of holding the fund, deducted from total returns. Compare with similar Equity ETFs in the ETF Screener.
Does FEM pay dividends?
Yes, FEM pays a 2.26% dividend yield (trailing 12 months, at the Oct 27, 2026 close). The most recent ex-dividend date was September 24, 2026. View full dividend history in the Dividends section.
What are the top holdings of FEM?
As of Oct 4, 2026, FEM's largest holdings are Kinsus Interconnect Technology Corp. (3.2%), Kinsus Interconnect Technology Corp (2.5%), Unimicron Technology Corp. (2.2%) (combined weight: 8.0%). The fund holds 171 total positions. View the complete portfolio breakdown in the Holdings section.
How does FEM compare to similar ETFs?
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